Burke County property record for 4170 S Fork Ave, Hickory, NC 28602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,141 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,639 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2771185948 |
| Primary APN | 2771185948 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,141 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,141 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,146 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,146 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft (1.13 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 4170 S FORK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HICKORY |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28602-7429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL MIXE |
| Legal Description | 4170 SOUTH FORK AVE HICKORY, NC 28602 |
| Jurisdiction | BURKE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | ICARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 21202 |
4170 S Fork Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Burke County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4170 S FORK AVE, HICKORY, NC 28602-7429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2227 / 506 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021970385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4170 S Fork Ave was $1,639, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Burke County assessment roll, as of October 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Unified School District | Burke County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,639.00 (+0.31%) | $228,448 (-) Land $11,302 Building $217,146 | $228,448 (-) Land $11,302 Building $217,146 |
| 2025 | $1,634.00 | $228,448 Land $11,302 Building $217,146 | $228,448 Land $11,302 Building $217,146 |
| 2023 | $1,641.00 | $228,448 Land $11,302 Building $217,146 | $228,448 Land $11,302 Building $217,146 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4170 S Fork Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 4170 S Fork Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BURKE CO. WATER-SOUTH serves 5,207 people · EPA ID NC0112075 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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